A Filthy Casual's Guide to Minoru Suzuki and the Catch Wrestling Connection

[@DarkArterialGore]

I wasn't expecting him to be such a handsome bastard back in the day🤣

[@goldtiger9453]

“Nigga u gey “ -Riley freeman

[@DarkArterialGore]

@@goldtiger9453 😅 His hair's on point though... no homo😘

[@eo8240]

Getting a suzuki tattoo soon in the style of one of those old school boxing tattoos but i can't decide if i get demented psychopath suzuki gun Minoru or handsome AF Pompadour haircut Minoru

[@DarkArterialGore]

@@eo8240 Both

[@darkflame173]

Young Suzuki is absolutely hot af 😂🔥

[@snark4748]

Opening up with Shiki no Uta, a man of taste as always Slacky.

[@Skooby59]

Quality song, gives a nice vibe to the vid

[@-eea32]

@@Skooby59 we are blessed

[@Tenchigumi]

RIP Seba Jun.

[@Yuuki_12]

He's watched samurai champloo he just can't admit he likes it.

[@InfamousAustinT0]

Oi oi its ya boy Jack Slack with the best track

[@bielzenef]

"Beloved heel" I mean we're all terrified of him but sure, Long Live The King!

[@relativ6192]

I mean, he's not wrong haha

[@RazgrizStraitz]

pretty sure the real king is Kazushi Sakuraba.

[@androgynousmaggot9389]

@@RazgrizStraitz maybe, but Suzuki aura and overall status and charisma made a living legend out of him!

[@Tenchigumi]

@@RazgrizStraitz Suzuki was a King of Pancrase world champion, is currently the King of Pro Wrestling in NJPW, and did the motion capture for King in Tekken 2. He's been a King everywhere.

[@Flyzoola]

@@Tenchigumi WHAT get the fuck outta here lol he's King in Tekken 2? That'd badass

[@Starzoh]

RIP NUJABES RIP MF DOOM

[@taitwinston9984]

Slackeem Olajuwon definitely watches Samurai Champloo in the pillow fort.

[@bilalsalaam9625]

Mr Slack using the samurai champloo ending theme instrumental is just one of the reasons why he's the best fight analyst on KZbin.

[@IAmAndrew1]

As someone who straddles the line between MMA fan and pro wrestling fan, I can say for sure that there is no more beloved Japanese wrestler in the west over the past couple years that Minoru Suzuki. There are those who come close, but no one is like him.

[@Deadite1982]

Im a wrestling nerd but don't watch alot off MMA. This was fun to watch to learn about his history.

[@PaizuriKing_]

How can you forget Kazushi Sakuraba, another beloved figure in the world of Japanese pro wrestling and MMA

[@IAmAndrew1]

@@PaizuriKing_ I mean, unless you’re watching Pro Wrestling NOAH, I’m pretty sure many people in today’s pro wrestling community don’t even know who Sakuraba is. Same goes for Masakatsu Funaki, who’s also in NOAH right now and helped start Pancrase with Suzuki.

[@pavement3931]

Okada comes close but Suzuki probably edges him out

[@DropkickNation]

@@IAmAndrew1 Which figure out of the shoot world do wrestling fans even really know? Maeda? Takada? Tamura? Yamazaki? etc. etc.

[@Slagomancer]

Rope Breaks are an excellent dramatic tool in Pro Wrestling and a real killjoy in combat sport.

[@kevionrogers2605]

It's original intent was to prevent ring outs in wrestling, but was tactically used metagaming.

[@Hazztech]

They're not.

[@cloudmaster182]

​@@Hazztech not what?

[@nilyaj]

Not sure who here knows New Japan Pro Wrestling but Suzuki is like Undertaker in his prime in how brutal and terrifying he is. He breaks people’s spirits.

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

Love Suzuki best pro wrestler in the world atm. Him and Ishii great matches.

[@brandonselitetv1436]

I would love see someone make a custom Wrestlemania promo between Suzuki and Undertaker.

[@Suave121]

That half nelson to the armbar changed my life

[@kristianOLS]

I wana see a Filthy Casual's guide to Judo in MMA and see the likes of Sexyama, stungun kim, karo, yoshida, rick hawn, and others not normally talked about

[@forwardgrappling]

Dad Kelly too

[@Julesgio]

Come on put Ronda in the list

[@kristianOLS]

@@Julesgio “not normally talked about”

[@forwardgrappling]

@@Julesgio who?

[@prandz420]

That would be good

[@heikkiheikko3514]

Watching those rope breaks made me unreasonably angry.

[@BusinessOfFear]

@ANDON HOWARD Yeah, the rope breaks were limited. Some guys would lose because they ran out of rope breaks.

[@Hazztech]

Why? It was part of the ruleset.

[@heikkiheikko3514]

@@Hazztech thats why I said "unreasonably". Also I have ptsd of losing a sub in a fight.

[@Hazztech]

@@heikkiheikko3514 you can lose via lost points though so I mean, what's the problem?

[@cloudmaster182]

Everybody getting mad at the rope breaks 20 years later lol It was the 80s they didn't know better lol

[@tsurutajumbo]

Content like this makes me proud of being an mma/pro wrestling nerd, absolute bliss

[@josephnicolino8529]

Wrestling nerds, it's a great club I'm proud to be in.

[@LoganBluth]

8:37 - It's fuckin' Semmy Schilt, his arms are, like, EIGHT FEET LONG! There's nowhere in the ring he CAN'T reach the ropes to break an imminent submission! 😝 Haha

[@taitwinston9984]

Let's get A Filthy Casual's Guide to Mugen and the Breakdancing Connection

[@Hugh_Morris]

Anything catch wrestling I just love. Suzuki is a favourite of mine in Pancrase and still going strong in pro wrestling, still repping the old school well

[@MossFauna]

>Makes a video on Minoru Suzuki >Nujabes beat in the background at the beginning God Slacky never change

[@user-et2ti5nk9e]

Another Jack Slackterpiece

[@RainbowThatDash]

That rope break rule is genuinely infuriating

[@GentlemansCombatives]

Its perfect, combined with knockdowns it allowed for insanely enjoyable fights

[@GentlemansCombatives]

@Emerson Alexander later pancrase yes, but 93-97 is the peak period

[@serious_g]

@@GentlemansCombatives might as well do Muay Thai if you're stacking the deck against grapplers

[@GentlemansCombatives]

@@serious_g you're taking away punching and putting wrestling shoes on everyone which makes takedowns easier and heelhooks and toe holds way more secure. There was also a limit on rope escapes or knockdowns (5 in title fights 3 in non title bouts) the rules were pretty even

[@jebediahkrimsoncraftleding3012]

@@GentlemansCombatives Even then I don't see how that rule belongs in any sport involving submissions. It's like kids playing tag, and that one asshole who always stayed right next to their "base" so they were always safe.

[@Jakal1391]

That jump to smack in the NJP Wrestling match at the end is genuinely hilarious.

[@tomjones6347]

My coach trained under suzuki, was the first brit to fight in Pancrase and the first brit to get into the lions den. Proud to be carrying on the lineage. Always Do Damage!

[@Mr77ethan77]

If CACC was easy it'd be called sambo... respect

[@BigMoik]

Never clicked on something so fast

[@dorefa]

Same

[@concretebreakdowns9656]

Slacky learning to edit was the single greatest thing to happen to my yt feed. 💯 Might be good to put some still images inbetween the constant stream of video. Maybe highlighting what part of the position/technique is talked about along with some text. I could imagine someone still trying to figure out what an farside underhook is while Jack is already rambling on dropping 3 new techniques on 'em 😂

[@leviuzumaki3903]

That crooked head scissors is so deadly because it is 3 things, a submission, a possible transition, and a choke, it can do so much for you just by getting them distracted with the possibility of an arm bar or kamora.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Imma need this after seeing ALL OUT

[@vernonhampton5863]

I feel like the only things that kept Suzuki from becoming one of the greats in MMA was his age and inability to adapt or cross train into modern MMA. But even now, you can learn from his movements on how to apply the spinning armbars and control from the farside arm attack while in side control. This is a well done video.

[@jonnyhall1]

I've met him at a few shows and is actually one of the nicest people I have ever met

[@mr.strawberry872]

is he holding you hostage?

[@roronoazoro2802]

That Shiki no Uta in the beggining was sweet as candy

[@colonelkenpachi5009]

So your telling me that Suzuki was screwed out of victories because of damn rope breaks, dude....

[@Qthetar]

Yeah 😂, he even submitted Shamrock.

[@MansMan42069]

Screwed out? It's within the rules. Rules HE agreed to. Rules HE made up.

[@kforcer]

@@MansMan42069 He didn't make them up, Funaki came up with them, giving lots of input to Karl Gotch.

[@MansMan42069]

@@kforcer Pancrase as an organisation and ruleset was created by Funaki and Suzuki. So they knew and decided their own rules for everyone (including themselves) to follow. That's what I meant.

[@kforcer]

@@MansMan42069 Suzuki didn't create them; that was all Funaki. Suzuki was one of the stars of the organization, but it was Funaki who came up with the rules and the format, at least as far as I understand it. There was a series of in-depth interviews with Suzuki fairly recently, talking about those early days conducted by William Colosimo; Suzuki was definitely Pancrase's Ace alongside Funaki, but it was Funaki's brainchild.

[@Manga_Lloyd]

I love Murder Grandpa! Thanks for making this! Though, Pancrase itself still confuses me. It's bizarre being part work, part shoot.

[@psychoshonen]

Thanks so much for this, it's phenomenal. More old school Japanese MMA would be most welcome! Different generation of Japanese MMA, but I'd also love to see a Filthy Casual's Guide to Hayato Sakurai.

[@matthewlo7868]

10 young lions dared to dislike this.. Their whereabouts are unknown.

[@smittytheking1218]

As a pro wrestling, MMA, And MF DOOM fan, a video like this made me bust.

[@xenophon5105]

haha

[@kforcer]

For what it is worth, Suzuki wasn't the only member of the Pancrase stable with a sterling amateur pedigree. Though Suzuki was an Olympic alternate, Takahashi was 4th in the freestyle world cup, among other honors. Between the two, Takahashi was actually the more decorated amateur. Which makes it even more impressive that Suzuki outwrestled him in spite of facing a large weight disadvantage. I'd also definitely dispute the notion that Funaki followed Bas Rutten in utilizing the guard; Funaki was using the guard even in his PWFG days. In fact, what people call "K-guard" today, following Neil Melanson's attribution to Ken Shamrock, is really the "F-guard", because it was Funaki that popularized it in Pancrase (though again, he could be seen using it much earlier). Great video, though and you make some great observations about Suzuki's technique and his similarities to Saku. They also both love the low single and the sweep-single.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

i wish they would add this style more into wrestling these days . have em go at it like that for a bit to wear opponents down before using flashier pro wrestling moves . it would make the guys look tougher and the sport much more believable

[@pencilneckgeek1842]

Streets been waiting for this one

[@izaakstarr94]

When I heard that opening I immediately liked and subscribed

[@ItsThugDimmadome]

This was a sick look back at Suzuki's shoot career!

[@hughgrection7246]

Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, AI Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing forthe Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.

[@lorentsenjr]

Been looking forward to that Sakuraba part 2 video for a long time! Glad to hear it's not abandoned ^^

[@sajeelk3190]

Thanks for uploading this Jack this has been one of my favorites

[@ScrubTheNub]

Instantly liked once I heard Nujabes

[@donsunwukong127]

A legend right here. Also the man used for motion capture of King and Armor King's moves in Tekken 7.

[@IAmAndrew1]

Oh shit it's the murder grandpa

[@DWill357]

This guy knows.

[@jjohnwords2873]

Can't wait to hear "kaze ni nare" in person again. It just hits different

[@BumMMA]

Let’s get this algorithm popping

[@OnlyMyRailgunOuO]

Banger backround music as always! oh and the video is pretty cool too i guess

[@shaikim-shapiro1453]

I feel like Jack is always one step away from being a full on weeb

[@Aozaru9]

i hope this means we'll get a filthy casual's guide to Masakatsu Funaki one day

[@Dbales34]

Love the nujabes intro. excellent touch on always entertaining videos

[@RazgrizStraitz]

[God Of Catch Wrestling, KAZUSHI SAKURABA HAS ENTERED THE CHAT]

[@OldSchoolCombat]

Great video, thanks!

[@DWill357]

I go to Piledriver in Harajuku from time to time and love being around him. I think for me it's just being in the presence of a living legend that makes it so special to me especially me being a grappler

[@Christopherjazzcat]

Interesting stuff. I don't watch MMA, but I'm a big fan of Minoru Suzuki from his work with NJPW. It's cool to see how he uses his MMA moveset in pro matches. He's one of the best. We call him "Murder Grandpa."

[@nestormarte817]

Love to see my favorite kiyoshi Tamura

[@VinhLuanLuu]

Love to see more catch wrestling stuff!

[@FiendTheKing]

Now to just constantly attempt these in my BJJ classes as a blue belt, and fail.

[@eburonson]

Saw Suzuki-san then heard Nujabes...IMMEDIATELY LIKED AND SUBCRIBED! Thanks so much for this

[@SonnyBrown]

Strong Work!

[@platinumpagoda3079]

Rumor has it that Funaki is still working that match.

[@aaronmagee6113]

Need more of these vids in my life

[@Feminismisfornobody]

Faced with either trying to scrape together enough talking points about derrick lewis for a 10 minute video, or doing this, slacky definitely made the right choice.

[@getsmart3701]

Great video mate...can't wait for that Saku part II video.

[@phucvu9010]

Great video, I was expecting at least 1 KAZE NI NARE, still a gold star but you are on thin ice.

[@kallepikku4991]

Doublewrist Lock was and still is one the staples of wrestling. Nobody pulls it off better than wrestling based fighters.

[@kommisar.]

Sure about that? Go look up Tarik Hopstock.

[@drakesmith4857]

Great video love suzuki I'm a big mma & wrestling fan so this was really cool to learn more about minoru's mma career

[@ghost_fatcat]

watching these videos gives me Salty Bet flashbacks...

[@zmbp]

Oh wow, Salty Bet is still going. I wonder if my account still exists.

[@ghost_fatcat]

@@zmbp quite poss, but it's just not the same nowadays...

[@Hazztech]

It's like I'm in a parallel world where everyone is Dennis Hallman.

[@Lorendrawn]

The second I heard Shiki I liked and subscribed. Thank you captain Jack.

[@jare11-g]

Rope breaks are awesome! It adds excitement when your favorite wrestler is in trouble and he grabs the ropes so that he stays in the fight.

[@ryanliu6694]

Does anyone know if Jack Slack has a training playlist? Or maybe just one to vibe to?

[@mohammedsami6907]

I dunno but i guess rap instruementals and jazz complilations would be a safe bet

[@lilili1807]

Suzuki gun ichiban!

[@Dang3rMouSe]

1:50 look at his eyes & how deep in the zone he was in that moment. Beautiful.

[@KingMob4313]

Mighty Mouse uses that far arm attack sequence because Hume was a PFWG / Pancrase guy

[@almost9people]

You get a sub for the song choice you cultured legend.

[@MarshSlaysBeer]

Suzuki is a legend

[@pinchapicodust9432]

I paused the 259 one to come watch again and comment, I got u Slack

[@TheRandomAustralian]

"Rousimar Palhares was so dangerous with this one combination..." also that he would ignore your tap and just destroy the knee anyway.

[@AerosolKid95]

7:13 is the best shit I've ever seen

[@WickedRaccoon16_61]

Thnk you so much for this video i didnt know enithing of minoru's background befort i first saw him vs ishii in 2017 or 2018.

[@devilslettuce1064]

I tried the crooked head scissors in the gym and it not only looks hard but is harder than it looks

[@MasterTeep]

Jack being a vibe today. I love it

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

Love suzuki in NJPW.

[@edwardmaul]

That rope break rule combined with the no closed fist strikes seems like the worst choices you could put together in a fight promotion.

[@Pigeon-envelope]

I guess both things make the fight longer so that must be what the promoter wanted. They get to sell more beer perhaps

[@edwardmaul]

@@Pigeon-envelope Probably, and it makes the fight more palatable to a Pro Wrestling audience.

[@andrewbryce2707]

It was a shoot Pro-Wrestling promotion before it went full MMA. The rules were perfect for the time.

[@andrewtregoning]

My entire game is based on this shit I had no idea, off to youtube I go.. I even went to a Billy Robinson seminar back in the day. Youre the man slack

[@WSK9002]

A lot of people have said if Suzuki striking game was at least half of what his grappling game was, he would have been a long term Modern MMA Champion somewhere.

[@DisRuptMedia]

Loved this thanks so much Slacky Jacky.

[@RiskuBusiness]

This worked me into a shoot brother.

[@rpsenju1418]

I heard that opening song and tilted my hat to that display of class.

[@MtnMedea]

This is really cool. Great vid

[@Merrick]

4:46 ... "I used to do jiujitsu"

[@LearnTheLandScandinavia]

I been playing around with the spinning armbar with the underhook frmo side control, good stuff

[@smittytheking1218]

One of the best ever in combat sports.

[@georgestamatelis7812]

give us a filthy casuals guide on JDS's technique of dying against the cage

[@nonglishq6727]

@Emerson Alexander bro don't forget about Stefan Struve's footwork.

[@Agsf256]

@Emerson Alexander followed up by woodley boxing instructional co written by ben askren

[@ninobrown9600]

Great content, love the background music! Osu

[@Xjr555kid]

Bruh. Shiki No Uta and then Nehruvian DOOM? And more DOOM? Man of culture over here.

[@syedmasroorhussain]

What's the first guitar tune played in the beginning of the video? it sounds so sick and cool

[@billargh]

beautiful champ

[@MrGhobo]

I always wash my hair with Samurai Shampoo

[@Tenchigumi]

For some reason, your comment sent my brain down an anime rabbit hole. The notion of "combat Shampoo" made me think of the character Shampoo from Ranma 1/2, a kung-fu girl who ran a Japanese/Chinese restaurant, and THAT made me think of Chanpuru (or Champloo), which is a traditional Okinawan stir fry dish that reminds me of Chinese food. And that is your unsolicited trivia of the day.

[@nonglishq6727]

@@Tenchigumi to this day I think Ranma made a mistake with Akane he should have gone with Shampoo.

[@darryl8806]

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